Citrix Principal Engineer Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

12 - 18 years exp.

₹60 Lakhs - ₹95 Lakhs

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138% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 12 - 18 years of experience

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Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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Principal Engineer salary at Citrix ranges between ₹60 Lakhs to ₹95 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Citrix.

Experience wise Citrix Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹75 L/yr - ₹1.6 Cr/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹79.2 L/yr - ₹87.5 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.8 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹60 L/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr

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Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 27 Jun 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Paternity leave, fair compensation, intelligent engineers to work with

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Managers in ADC/ADM team are rude and technically handicapped, they don't understand the problem and just want the work done no matter what.

Job security - Bad

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Senior Technical Account Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 23 Apr 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Meals are served Salary comes on time People are helpful and supportive

Dislikes

Work from office is a must Dynamics of management and product changing too rapidly to catch up No transparancy of roles and responsibilities

Job security - Poor

+1 more

Senior Data Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 14 Feb 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Facilities Food Cafteria Transport Insurance Bonus Parental Leave No WFH

Salary - Good

Dislikes

New management under CSG No broadband/Book reimbursement Cost cutting, Using old tools in IT (Took a u-turn from using the next gen tools). Frequent Layoffs and Restructuring No Job Security

Job security - Bad

+3 more

Software Engineer2 in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Sep 2023

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Compensation is good Appraisals are good Very simple salary structure Food is provided Transport services provided

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

5 days work from office mandatory Pathetic culture of the office Managers are not at all considerate Tech stack is very old and most of the products are legacy

Company culture - Bad

Software Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 26 May 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is average. Not bad.

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Appraisals are too bad. You need to be yes man of manager to get good appraisal. Blood sucking manager. Forget about work life balance. Most of the time, I have worked overnight. I am pissed off with high expectation of my manager. Leaving soon. Do not join this organisation.

Salary - Poor

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Citrix Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Citrix ?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Citrix in India typically ranges from ₹60.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at Citrix earn more than ₹94.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹95.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Citrix can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 6 Citrix employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Citrix in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Citrix in India typically ranges from ₹4,16,777 to ₹4,29,540 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹60.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 years to 18 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries received from various employees of Citrix. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Citrix for Principal Engineer in India?

Blue Yonder	₹69.0 Lakhs to ₹99.0 Lakhs per year
Salesforce	₹42.0 Lakhs to ₹128.6 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Citrix, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to Citrix in India?

The salary of a Principal Engineer at companies similar to Citrix in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

VMware Software	₹43.5 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
Atlassian	₹60.6 Lakhs to ₹116.0 Lakhs per year
Amadeus	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
Adobe	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Autodesk	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Principal Engineer at Citrix in India?

The salary growth for a Principal Engineer at Citrix depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Citrix:

Experience	Average Salary Range
12 years	₹75.0 Lakhs to ₹157.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹79.2 Lakhs to ₹87.5 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹31.8 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹60.0 Lakhs to ₹125.8 Lakhs per year

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Citrix Principal Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹60 Lakhs to ₹95 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Citrix latest salaries received from various employees of Citrix.